As you may all know I have been posting bulletins regarding some serious incidents we have had on shift 3.  On multiple occasions Canada Post has demanded we take it down.  Canada Post also warned the Union, if we do not stop posting the bulletins on the Union bulletin boards in that case they may end up interviewing/disciplining our members.

Let me make it clear, censoring our right to post something on our bulletin boards and website is a direct violation of the Collective Agreement.  We have the right to post whatever information we feel is important to our members.

36.02      BULLETIN BOARDS

(a)  Bulletin Boards Bulletin boards shall be provided by the Corporation at convenient locations for the use of the Union. These locations shall be determined through consultation.

(b) The contents of notices or other material posted on bulletin boards shall not require the prior approval of the Corporation.

(c) The contents of notices or other material posted on bulletin boards shall not be libellous or defamatory.

As I have mentioned in my previous bulletin that Some of the behaviors in shift 3 need to stop.  Bringing it to our members attention and what to do about it is significantly important to us as a whole.  We need to stand together to protect our members which the corporation is taking away from us, by censoring us on our own boards. They may try to take away our voice, but we will always stand together to protect and guide our members in need.

Do not get discouraged by the actions of your team leaders. Please do not hesitate to report further incidents to the local office or you can email at [email protected]

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar , President                                                                        lb/CUPE-3338

 

Our Union has been at the bargaining table since November 2023, facing an employer who refuses to negotiate in good faith. This is a clear message: they do not respect our work, our rights, or our collective power. We cannot afford to wait any longer. It’s time to take action. Together, we must send a strong STRIKE mandate to our negotiation committee to protect what we’ve fought so hard to achieve.

What’s at Stake?

Canada Post’s proposals threaten to undermine our working conditions, our rights, and our future. Here’s what they’re trying to push through:

• New Part-Time Classification: Up to 30% of a station could be filled with part-time letter carriers working flexible hours, weakening our full-time positions and increasing job insecurity.
• Eliminating Protections for Retail Workers: Increasing the use of part-time workers and stripping away job security.
• Cutting Our Wash-Up Time: An attack on our basic rights and dignity at work.
• Reducing Overtime Pay: No more double time after the 3rd hour of overtime, meaning less compensation for our hard work.
• Ending Marriage Leave: Removing a vital benefit that supports our families.
• Cutting Vacation Time for New Hires: New hires will lose the 7th week of vacation, creating a two-tier system.
• Eliminating Night Workers’ Leave: More pressure on those working the toughest hours.
• Increasing Costs for Benefits: Flexible benefits with higher costs, especially for those who need them most. Retirees could face paying 100% of their benefits, up from 35%, tripling the cost.
• Undermining Our Pension: Attacks on our pension contributions threaten the security of our retirement and the livelihood of those already retired.
• Stripping Route Ownership from Letter Carriers: No more fixed delivery routes, your route changes every day “based on volumes” with no input from a Union Observer. Management wants to remove Union involvement in LCRMS and MSCWSS changes.
• Introducing a New Classification (POL6): This includes Station PO4’s, LCAs, and day & night routers, further eroding our existing roles and rights.

Canada Post is giving us nothing in this round of bargaining. They refuse to discuss wages, and the Union has already filed a complaint with the Labour Minister and CIRB.

What Do We Do Next?

The power of our Union lies in our unity. Now, more than ever, we must stand together and vote YES it job action. By doing so, we send a clear message: We will not accept these rollbacks. We will protect our rights, our benefits, and our future.

Your Local Executive Committee strongly recommends a YES vote and urges every member to participate. Check the bulletin boards and our website for the Strike Vote schedule. Now is the time to make our voices heard. Together, we will fight the good fight and win.

In Solidarity

Anju Parmar, President & Local Executive Committee

November 21-24, 2024 @ Harrison Hot Springs

Fight Back

Fighting Back is designed to develop the capacity of members to lead and organize struggles in the workplace and more broadly in society. It calls on participants to shed the mindset of victimization and powerlessness and develop power through organizing.

* This course is recommended for local executive members.

Basic Steward Course (2 classes)

Stewards are the backbone of the union. The aim of this course is to provide new stewards with knowledge and confidence. Topics include: the roles of the steward, how to investigate and file a grievance, communication skills, shop steward rights, the steward as organizer/mobilizer, and key provisions of the collective agreement.

*Note this course is for new stewards

Grievance-Handling

The aim of this course is to reinforce participants’ grievance knowledge, as well as their investigation and advocacy skills. Topics include shop steward rights, distinguishing between fact and opinion, active listening and duty of fair representation. participants have opportunities to work on being assertive, and to practice preparing and arguing grievances.

*This course is suited to stewards with some experience.

All applications must be signed and submitted by the Local President or their designate. The deadline for registration is 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9^th, 2024. Please ensure your applications are in by that date, any application received after the deadline will not be considered. Applications can be submitted by mail to Vancouver local office unit 109-4238 lozells Avenue Burnaby V5L4C4 or faxed to (604) 685-4931.

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

 

ATTEND THE RALLY

Where: 17569 104 Ave Surrey

When: 10 am Aug 23^rd

Contact Kat for coordination Details ([email protected])

Where: Oxford Connector Entrance (Near 1970 Oxford Connector)

OR

Coast meridian crossing Entrance (Near 1525 Lougheed Hwy)

When: 24/7 until this dispute is resolved

Attend when you’d like. contact: the Hall for “In Support Signs”

OR

Kat for group visits ([email protected])